If you want to print and check the current setting, open Start Print Head Alignment dialog box and then tap on Print Alignment Value.

Although it is difficult to choose the best pattern so you have to pick the settings that produce the least noticeable horizontal stripes.

Now you have to confirm the displayed message and then click on the OK button.

After entering all necessary values, click on the OK button. In fact, you have to enter the numbers of patterns in the associated boxes with the least amount of streaks.

Now you have to check the pattern that is printed on the paper.

Just note one thing, the paper should be of proper size and load into the rear tray.

Now, you have to load papers of appropriate size in the Canon printer.

Now “Start Print Head Alignment” dialog box will appear on the screen.

Again move to Maintenance tab and tap on “Print Head Alignment”.

Once the confirmation message occurs, click on OK button. Also, click on the checkbox that is next to “Align Head Manually”.

Now, you have to switch head alignment to manual.

By doing this, the Custom Settings dialog box will open.

On the Maintenance tab, you have to click on Custom Settings.

First of all, you have to open Printer Driver Setup Window.

(Procedure for performing manual print head alignment) Go Through These Steps to Fix Canon Printer Alignment Problem. Fix Canon Print Head Alignment Not Working:

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